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Naoussa, Paros

Posted on October 6, 2014 by Art for Housewives

Fotos from Naoussa, a small village in the northeastern part of Paros…  

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Cacti at Faragas, Paros

Posted on October 4, 2014 by Art for Housewives

When Franca was here, we rented a car and took a drive around the island.  Southwest of the island is an area called Farangas with its somewhat sauvage landscape.  There are many villas hidden on the hills but one villa … Continue reading →

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Muy Marcottage purses

Posted on October 3, 2014 by Art for Housewives

Every summer while on Paros, I try to make purses using my  household trash. “Clean Clutch”   front  back This is a little clutch made from a transparent detergent bottle. I cut the bottle open then used scrap materials to … Continue reading →

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Leaves on our terrace

Posted on October 3, 2014 by Art for Housewives

our terrace as seen from Niki’s Pension As Ungaretti would say, “here we are like leaves on trees in autumn” (si sta come d’autunno sugli alberi, le foglie). Our terrace, now cluttered by leaves that have fallen, reminds me that … Continue reading →

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my wine box purse

Posted on October 2, 2014 by Art for Housewives

My neighbors and I have a habit of giving our unconsumed food to one another when we leave. This year, when Rita left, she gave me onions and garlic and butter as well as her wine in a box.  After … Continue reading →

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